Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-11-17

tho Princess than he had cvcn dared 10 hope
for, and--far above all l--had been honored
by more than passing glance from her.
A wild dclirium Of joy camo ovcr HIM
Tho turn In the tide Of his life had, at last
come lie would take IT,
Abandoning himself to the delight OF the
momont he waltzcd as he had never walizcd
before and found worthy companion In
Lydia, who moved through tho dance with
marvellous case and grace. Neither had
over before mot With such partner. Their
dancing was so remarkable that all the
others paused to watch thom. Tho orches-
ira was inspired and the mu0ic transport
ingly sweet.
In the case Of Fairfax, this display was
simply q vent TO his suddenly aroused and
violent fccling-tho expression OF passion
ntc joy. With the girl It was the effort Of a
win stirred by piquc. Wealthy, titled, I'd
mircd, dirdy accustomed TO easy conquest
and ilattery, shc was, from the first, an.
noycd by tho lack of interest which this
stranger displayed. II was something new
10 her Conquest he'd begotten in her the
lovo of conquest All mon paid homage to
her. ghc expected and liked their flattcry,
and yet, dcspiscd them for t. She had now
to deal with strange and mysterious type
Of character. This man not only failed to
admire her but, also, was scarcely civil.
Her attention was Immediately attracted
and her love Of conquest aroused. She de-
termincd TO conquer; but in endcavoring to
interest, she, herself, became interested,
and, recognizing the fact, grow angry with
herself for this weakness She was an
noycd with herself, because OF the little
nf - a
pcarancc upon Fairfax. She tried 10 laugh
her uncomfortable feeling away, but in
vain.
At last, sho determined 70 find out why
Fairfax had become so embarrassed by
Natalie's presence. Now that the latter had
gone, Lyda's cavalier was himself again.
She had no rival He was hcrs-at least,
for the time being. and she resolved to
make the most Of her opportunity.
Always an admirable dancer, she put
forth extraordinary efforts to outdo herself
With Fairfax, all was Unconscious abandon
meut to the moment. His spirits infected
hers. Tho music was ravishing. In a
dream they seemed 20 float around tine room
Passing by one OF the windows, nc dexter
ously guided her toward IL, and, arm in
arm, by tacit consent, they passed out, on
10 tho balcony.
Fountains played softly around them in
the moonlight The dclil ate, subtle per.
fumc Of flowers was waited by, on the
balmy air. The music, softcncd by dis
tancc, was n breath Of pocsy and tender
ness, while the glorious moonlight glittcrcd
and shimmered through the pattcung leaves
overhead.
This was her opportunity. But II was
his, too. Her win was no longer prcdomi-
nant. She was half in love with, and mos;
decidedly interested in, this original, strange
fellow. She could not deciphcr him; yet
knew that he was worthicr, better and far
more TO be respected than tho society fops
who had hitherto surrounded her
On the other hand, he simply admired this
magnificent creature. That was all He
had cold d-bloodcdly formed plan. That plan
required the assistance Of the Lady Lydia.
Ho was himself again; self possessed.
knowing what he wanted, what were the
best methods by which TO obtain IL; and.
above all, thoroughly sclf-rcliant
Lydia, on the contrary, seemed 20 have
lost her usual aplomb and kecnncss. She
realized that nc was more than a match FOR
her, and that her will must submit 10 his,
this time, az least.
With n sigh, she awaited his remarks.
$50 the Princess Natalie is your fricnd,"
asked he, boldly opening the battle.
"Ycs, my dearest friend, she answered
hslf-sadly. her large thoughtful eyes, all
the time, quietly observing the effect Of her
words.
'Poor Na;alushlsa! She lost her brother.
recently, aud has never quite recovered
from the blow. Hers Is a strong, affection
ate nature thah loving once, loves for
ever
Lydia could see the CLEAN IL her com
panion's cycs as she said this.
''Shc Is spending her summer here, but
leaves soon for Lake Maggiorc, whore her
family is staying. II was there her brother
was killed. For that reason, she greatly
disliltes the place Her stay there ia always
short. She lives very quietly here and
avoids society. She came tonight, solely 10
crafty the Marquis and hi8 wife"
"But," said she. suddenly, observing how
eagerly he was listening, and thinking that
he had forgotten himself, ~ you don't know
her, why wore you SO disturbed at her sud.
den appearance on the stairs.r
Fairfax was on his guard In an instant
"Oh!' replied he, with a clcvcrly-uttcre0
sigh and quite t-uihfullY and naturally
"only because she reminded me Of roccn.
little incident in my career
as that incident a socrot!' inquired she,
archly.
IL think II scarcely worth while relating,
answered nc, with a faint smile
"Wcll,n said Lydia, shrewdly dropping
the subject, ito return 10 Natalie, one effect
Of her brothers death upon her is that she
shuns not only society but, 10 every way,